To pronounce "partially", say PART-ially — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːʃəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɑːʃəli/
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"partially" has 2 syllables: part-ially. It rhymes with harshly and impartially, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: parshley — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Partially" has 2 syllables: part · ially.
The IPA transcription of "partially" is /ˈpɑːʃəli/.
Partially: To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.
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